Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL vs. Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.54 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 67% |
| Price | $120 |
Feature by feature
| Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL | Feature | Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 420D PA | 600D PES, 420D PA |
Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36
| Capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 1.36 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×34×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 68% |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL and Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36
- Compression straps: Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL; No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL; 15in on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 127 accept both. 0 accept only the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL, and 2 accept only the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36.
Only the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 fits
Cayman Airways, Croatia Air.
Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL vs. Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL carries 2L more than the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 (38L vs. 36L), while the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 is the lighter pack at 1.36kg (vs. 1.54kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 fits 68% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 is the better call.